Technology & Computing
Career Community for Technology & Computing
This community centers on designing, building, securing, and maintaining digital systems and technologies. Students develop analytical thinking, technical, logical, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for careers in software development, IT, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and emerging tech fields.
You might belong here if you….
- Enjoy figuring out how technology works (or how to fix it)
- Like building, coding, or experimenting with digital tools
- Want to create systems, apps, or solutions people rely on
Some careers students pursue in this community are:
Technology & Computing Career Pathways
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Web Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Cloud Engineer
- Network Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Solutions ArchitectQA / Software Test Engineer
- Game Developer
- Technical Support Engineer
- Product Engineer
Skills You’ll build in This Community
Skills Taxonomy
Technical Skills
- Programming & Software Development
- Software Testing
- Debugging
- Web Development
- Database Management
- Systems Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Networking Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity
- Automation & Scripting
- API Intergration
Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
- Troubleshooting Complex Systems
- Logical Reasoning
- Systems Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Process Optimization
Professional Skills
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Technical Communication
- Client Support
- Documentation
- Adaptability
Campus Involvement
Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to build experience, leadership skills, and professional connections. Clark University offers 130+ student organizations across academic, professional, and leadership areas, giving students many ways to explore business-related interests.
Student Clubs & Orgs
ACM Student Chapter
The Clark chapter of ACM will provide opportunities to develop skills in Computer Science, work on projects, and connect with other students interested in CS
Clark Community Computing Club (C4)
Clark Community Computing Club, a.k.a C4, is dedicated to providing enhancement opportunities for computer science related disciplines at Clark. You frequently find us: -Hosting Technology Talks – Teaching New Tech Skills – Practicing Programming
IEEE Student Branch at Clark University
The IEEE Student Branch at Clark is a platform for students interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in computer science, electrical and electronics engineering and related fields.
Center for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (T.I.E.)
The Clark Center for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (T.I.E.) is a student-run organization on a mission to harvest Clark’s technological and entrepreneurial talent and channel it towards our community’s success
What can I do now? (Action steps by class year):
First Years: Explore & Get Involved
- Attend career events, info sessions, and employer panels to learn about careers
- Join 1–2 student organizations (tech-focused or not)
- Start building basic skills (Excel, communication, teamwork)
- Meet with Career Services to explore interests and options
- Create a first résumé and LinkedIn profile
- Create GitHub profile
- Talk to sophomores/juniors about their experiences
- Take a variety of classes to explore interests
Juniors: Focus & Gain Experience
- Secure a targeted internship (critical recruiting year)
- Take on leadership roles in clubs or organizations
- Strengthen technical specialization areas
- Network intentionally with alumni and professionals
- Attend career fairs and employer recruiting events
- Refine résumé, cover letters, and interview skills (including coding technical interview)
- Participate in competitive opportunities (hackathons or coding competitions)
- Contribute to open-source projects and work on personal projects and portfolio
- Understand recruiting timelines for technology hiring
- Consider whether graduate school may be part of your path
Sophomores: Build Skills & Experience
- Take foundational courses (computer science, programming foundation, etc.)
- Pursue early internship, part-time job, or summer experience
- Get more involved in a club (active member or small leadership role)
- Participate in competitive opportunities (hackathons or coding competitions)
- Attend networking events and begin connecting with alumni
- Participate in alumni shadowing program, campus career fairs and alumni sessions to learn more
- Start exploring specific career paths (Software, IT, cybersecurity, etc.)
- Build technical skills (Excel, data tools, presentations)
- Build technical projects or portfolios
- Consider a certification (e.g., Excel, Google Analytics, HubSpot)
Seniors: Launch Your Career
- Apply for full-time jobs or post-grad internships early
- Leverage your network (alumni, professors, past supervisors)
- Practice interviewing and salary negotiation
- Finalize your technical portfolio, résumé, and LinkedIn
- Consider graduate school applications (if relevant)
- Stay engaged with Career Services for job search support
- Reflect on your experiences and tell your story confidently
Industry Specific Career Resources:
Students exploring the Technology & Computing community can use these resources to learn about industries, research career paths, build skills, and stay current on trends.
- Professional Associations
- Labor Market & Career Exploration
- Skill Building Platforms
- Common Graduate Degrees
- Professional Credentials & Certifications
- Association for Computing Machinery — computer science, software development, research, and computing careers
- CompTIA — IT support, networking, cloud computing, and cybersecurity certifications
- ISACA — cybersecurity, IT auditing, governance, and risk management
- ISC2 — cybersecurity training, certifications, and security leadership
- Association for Information Systems — information systems, business technology, and analytics careers
- Internet Society — internet infrastructure, networking, and technology policy
- USENIX Association — systems engineering, cloud computing, open source, and infrastructure technologies
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – occupational outlook, salary ranges, job growth
- O*NET OnLine – skills, interests, tasks, and job matches
- LinkedIn – job titles, career paths, alumni outcomes, hiring trends
- Glassdoor – salary data, company reviews, interview insights
- Indeed – internships and job openings
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – detailed career profiles
- GitHub Explore – Open-source projects, trending technologies, and collaborative technical learning opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning – Professional development platform with courses in software development, cloud computing, IT, and technical certifications
- Forage – job simulation platform
- Coursera – university- and industry-created courses in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering (free audit options available)
- FreeCodeCamp – free, project-based coding platform covering web development, data analysis and machine learning with hands-on exercises and certifications
- GitHub Skills – interactive learning modules for Git, GitHub, version control and collaborative software development workflows
- HackerRank – technical skill-building platform with coding challenges, competitions and employer assessment preparation
- Google Career Certificates – project management, data analytics, digital business skills
- Microsoft Learn – Excel, Power BI, workplace productivity
- TryHackMe – cybersecurity learning platform with guided, interactive labs for ethical hacking and security fundamentals
Master’s in Computer Science (MSCS)
- Useful in career interest in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
Master’s in Information Technology (MSIT)
- Often pursued for more leadership and advanced technical specialization, cybersecurity
Master’s in Information Systems (MSIS) / Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
- Helpful for careers related to technology management
Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction or UX
- Helpful for careers in human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence
- CompTIA A+ — foundational IT support and troubleshooting
- CompTIA Network+ — networking infrastructure and systems administration
- CompTIA Security+ — cybersecurity fundamentals and security operations
- Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) — networking and network engineering
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — foundational cloud computing and AWS services
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate — cloud architecture and infrastructure design
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals — cloud computing and Microsoft Azure platforms
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer — cloud deployment and infrastructure management
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — penetration testing and cybersecurity assessment
- Scrum Master Certification (CSM) — Agile project management and software development teams
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Agile methodologies and technical project management
- Tableau Desktop Specialist — data visualization and business intelligence
- Microsoft Power BI Certification — analytics and business reporting
- Oracle Database Certifications — database administration and enterprise database systems
